Columbus, Georgia

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11/21/2002
Honorable Mayor and Councilors
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of Council

Subject: (ZC0210-5) Request to rezone property located at 4422, 4426, & 4430 1st Avenue



In October 2002, an application was submitted by GLH Development, Inc. to

rezone the above property from R-3A (Medium Density Residential) District to

C-3 (General Commercial) District as outlined in the attached report. Eighteen

(18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning request.

The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this rezoning

request.



The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based upon the

fact that it is consistent with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan and it is

compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: all lighting

shall be directed internally using deflector shields.



The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it

is consistent

with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan and it is compatible with existing

land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended by the

Planning Advisory Commission.



Respectfully,

Department of Community & Economic Development

Planning Division
Post Office Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone (706) 653-4116 Fax (706) 653-4120

Staff Report
Applicant
GLH Development, Inc.
Owner
Patricia Register & James Talley
Location
4422, 4426, & 4430 1st Avenue
Acreage
0.52 acre
Current Zoning Classification
R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning Classification
C-3 (General Commercial)
Current Use of Property
Vacant
Proposed Use of Property
Office / Showroom / Warehouse

General Land use
Property is located in Planning District 5

Land Use Designation: Low Density Residential / Redevelopment Area



Property is also located in the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Area

Land Use Designation: Commercial
Environmental Impacts
The property does not lie within a floodway and floodplain area. The developer

will need an approved drainage plan prior to issuance of a Site Development

permit, if a permit is required.
City Services
Property is served by all city services.
Traffic Impact
The proposed project is not expected to have a negative impact on the

transportation network. The Level Of Service will remain at A (4700 trips per

day). The C-3 zone could generate 233 trips per day. The network would

increase from 1,008 trips per day to 1,212 trips per day.
Surrounding Zoning
North ? C-3 (General Commercial)

South ? C-3 (General Commercial)

East ? C-3 (General Commercial)

West ? R-3A (Medium Density Residential)
Reasonableness of Request
The proposed zoning classification is compatible with the 2nd Avenue

Redevelopment Plan and the existing land-uses.
Attitude of Property Owners
Eighteen (18) property owners within 300 feet were notified of the rezoning

request. The Planning Division did not receive any comments concerning this

rezoning request.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Advisory Commission recommends conditional approval based

upon the fact that it is consistent with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan and

it is compatible with existing land-uses. The recommended condition is: all

lighting shall be directed internally using deflector shields.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division recommends conditional approval based on the fact that it

is consistent with the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan and it is compatible with

existing land-uses. The recommended condition is the same as that recommended

by the Planning Advisory Commission.
Additional Information
None
Attachments
Maps & Photos
Engineering Floodplain Report
Memorandum
Date
10/21/2002
To
Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator
From
Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering
Subject
4422,4426 & 4430 1st Avenue

The Engineering Department has reviewed the above referenced rezoning application(s). Our comments to the requested zoning as regarding the Floodplain Ordinance are as follows:

  • Any apparent impact concerning the Floodplain Ordinance.

  • Floodplain/Floodway Boundary

    1. Property(s) lie within a floodplain.
    2. Property(s) lie withing a floodway.
    3. Property(s) is outside of a studied area, and requires an Engineer to show that it will not be flooded by storm water.

  • Stormwater Runoff Impact

    1. Any apparent impact. Yes
    2. Impact difficult to determine. Yes
    3. Detention requirements will be determined based on impact to existing conditions. Yes
    4. Development will change the runoff from sheet flow to point discharge. Developer should show on his development plans how he intends to address this impact. Yes
  • Other

Traffic Engineering Division Zoning Comments
Zoning Case #ZC0210-5
Date: 10/28/2002
Prepared By: RRiley
Name Of Company Or Persons
ADDRESS OR SITE LOCATION
4422, 4426, and 4430 - 1st Avenue
PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED
R-3A
PROPERTY REQUESTED ZONING
C-3
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Comments
1. Property access: current (R-3A), proposed (C-3)



a) Site must conform to current requirements for C-3 (GENERAL

COMMERCIAL) District Zoning.



b) Driveways must conform to COMMERCIAL standards.



2. Traffic Circulation and off-street parking:



a) Off-street parking requirements must meet the Codes and regulations

of the City of Columbus section 22-32.





b) Interior traffic circulation will be reviewed upon submission of site

plans.



3. Traffic Impact:



There will be no significant traffic impact to surrounding properties

or streets.



4. Roadway/Area Lighting:



No additional roadway lighting will be needed; however, if the parking

lot is illuminated, the fixtures need to use a cut off design that will reduce

lighting trespass to adjacent property.





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